Of course we had to visit the museum gift shop.They always have the coolest things, don't they?I wish every store was like a museum gift shop.We snagged this pen for Evan. Now I want one.

I must admit what I know about LBJ can besafely stored on the head of a pin.And formerly never inclined to give it much thought.Until I cast my eyes upon this revelation.The man loved his beagles. I see research in my future.

Another adventure for thewandering Wilkinson family.We will return many timesand look forward to it.{and it's FREE 364 days a year. shhhhh}

Scout & her Fresh Air Friend, Sabrina,always looked forward to their precious summerweeks together. Here they rest on the way up Mt. Cardigan near our home in Canaan, NH.Of course, Chip always has to get in on the act.

Together, they made it.

Scout loved this spot on our mountainside.

She spent many hours happily engaged in her freethinking daydreams.

One of my favorite Scout characteristics ...not only does she entertain delightful past timesbut she appreciates them so thatshe photographs them as well.What a precious outlook on happiness to providefor its preservation in your memory.

Dusty presented Scout with these gorgeous rosesin honor of her performance as Ernestine Gilbreathin 'Cheaper By The Dozen'. I had the pleasure ofdirecting her and she was as radiant on stage as you see her here.

This last summer, Scout was reunited withher honorary brothers, Joe and Dan.{And how great to combine this withbreakfast at the Waffle House?}She's VERY excited to see them again in justa few short weeks at Jon Cody's wedding.

6.04.2009

Do you have a spot in your home where you stash the pending issues of a beloved family member whose name shall remain lovingly anonymous? And said Love Mystery Person's {LMP} conglomeration of pending issues papers multiplies more often than not? You don't want to put them in a drawer or in an out of sight place because, let's face it, the odds of it not turning into an entire new addition to your home are way too high. Not to mention how many unpleasant sorts ~ both paper and biped ~ might show up when pending became comfortably yellowed and cobwebbed over time. So there you have it. The theory is: LMP is faced with pile on a daily basis and therefore, more likely to tackle it. But I dream. Reality: LMP never notices the ever expanding pending pile. I wish I would say the same. Instead, it drives me bats.

We All Know I am Batty Enough

I looked at that pile once too often and decided it was time, once again, to save my senses with one of my super easy, super groovy solutions. I hesitated because I was busy and didn't want to spend time on an unplanned project. Luckily ~ you know I call it fate ~ I opened a folder and saw this magazine page. Loved it immediately and I had just received this fabric from my wonderful sister. A perfect match for the paper, which was a perfect compliment for the SHALOM candlestick.

Fifteen Minutes Later

All I had to do was fold the page in half ~ it is an extra large magazine page, which is nice. I measured, pressed, cut and pinked my fabric, sewed them onto the ends and viola'. A very nice improvement for no cost and just moments out of my day. The photo below shows the reverse. Of course, it can be used either way. The thread tails are a signature of my art. I feel like they extend my heart and creativity energy out into the universe with them. I also just think they are cool.

It's the Little Things

I make paper pockets for many uses. Why didn't I think of this long ago?